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With the price of gas that has finally started to drop, many consumers are finding that it is a lot less expensive every week to fill up. That being said, the price is still high and gas remains an important cost associated with your vehicle. That’s why it’s never a bad idea to go over a few basic suggestions to help minimize your fuel consumption.
The tips in this list can have a significant impact on your fuel consumption. They are easy to follow and will also improve your safety and the safety of your passengers. They can also help your vehicle last longer which is an added bonus, and they will also help the environment.
“When you drive to improve fuel economy, you are also driving in a safer manner because you are not going as fast and you are braking sooner. Moreover, you are trying not to push your engine which means that your vehicle’s mechanical condition is preserved”, says a service advisor at Bruce GM.
Indeed, there are a lot of advantages to following these tips.
Make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition
Yes, driving in a way that improves fuel economy will also keep your vehicle in good working order. That said, a vehicle that is not in order may require more fuel, so that’s the first place to start. Make sure you follow the automaker’s required maintenance and fix any issues that arises in the engine or transmission.
Keep your vehicle flowing smoothly
Although it’s tempting to leave the big roof box on the roof until your next trip, or keep the roof rack up all year long, these features will increase drag and in doing so, increase fuel consumption. Remove as many items that stick out from your vehicle as you can to reduce drag.
Brake and accelerate fluidly
Hard braking and accelerating will really hurt your fuel economy numbers. Therefore, go easy on the right pedal and avoid braking suddenly when possible. Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and slow down progressively in order to avoid slamming the brakes.
Watch your tires
Make sure your tires are correctly inflated. Under or overinflated tires will dramatically increase fuel consumption.
Do not sit idle
Three minutes is enough to warm up your car, even in very cold weather. Letting your car sit idle with the engine on is unnecessary and really decreases fuel efficiency.
